Recreation Leader

Recreation Leader - Volunteer Services

(Part- Time)

Job ID:
J0726-0084

Organization:
City of Port Coquitlam 

Job Title:
26-064e - Recreation Leader - Volunteer Services (Part-Time)

Job Type:
Regular Part Time

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!

Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

Our Recreation Department is currently seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-time Recreation Leader for Volunteer Services. We are looking for someone who recognizes the value of volunteers and community engagement, has strong interpersonal and administrative skills, and is passionate about working with people and building relationships.

This is recreation work that involves instructing/facilitating programs and services, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity.  Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the programs.  Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformance to established practices.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Instructs, facilitates and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of recreation programs, and services within established standards and guidelines
• Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services
• Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines
• Represents the Department and the City in a positive, professional and customer friendly manner
• Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and service and stores equipment safely following the end of a program or service
• Maintain routine records, reports and enters program data
• Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor
• Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and provides assistance to others in the department
• Enforces rules and regulations and ensures required standards of behaviour and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Six (6) months full time equivalent experience volunteering/working in the recreation field and/or a volunteer management setting 
• Minimum of two (2) post-secondary courses related to volunteer management
• Interpersonal skills training
• Standard First Aid
• Food Safe
• Valid Class 5 or 7 Drivers License

Why should you consider working for us?

• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We care deeply about our community
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• An hourly starting wage of $27.49 (2025 rate of pay) and 16% in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay
• We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by July 13, 2026 , at quoting competition number 26-064e. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. 

To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

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